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Episode 50: Saving $ on Editing
Check spelling Double check your abbreviations. Make sure that you are consistent with their use and that all abbreviations are in your glossary. Double check notions to ensure that if it’s mentioned in the pattern, it’s listed. Give yourself some time and then double check your numbers. Do stitch/row counts create size suggested. Check that…
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Episode 49: Stephan Browne-Blackman
I had a wonderful time talking with Stephan Browne-Blackman of Steph Made That. He’s a new crochet and knit designer with amazingly creative ideas. Steph is new, but well worth keeping an eye on. To find Stephan: Instagram YouTube Ravelry Pinterest Mentioned by Stephan: TL Yarncrafts Intsagram
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Episode 47: Gary Boston
This month I talk with Gary Boston, another avid Aids Lifecycle supporter and budding knit designer. Here about his Aids Lifecycle and design journey. Gary’s Designs on Ravelry Gary’s Ravelry Group, KAL’s and CAL’s are run here Gary’s Instagram: @gary_knits_gary_rides @Destash4Good My AIDS/Lifecycle Page End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage Thank you, Gary, for teaching…
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Episode 46: The Supply List
I take a dive (can’t say it’s deep) into what should go into your supply list on your pattern. Resources The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make, by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, by Kate Atherly TKGA Pattern Writing…
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Episode 45: Eli Saetnan
I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity. Email Ko-fi Patterns on Ravelry My Aids LifeCycle fundraising page Aids LifeCycle: to learn more about the ride I also have a blog, where I’ve written about why I do the ride among other things
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Episode 44: Why Tech Edit?
Tech Editing is Crucial for Clear and Effective Communication In today’s digital age, maintaining a professional image and credibility is crucial for businesses and brands. One often overlooked aspect of this is the importance of tech editing. Tech editing plays a vital role in ensuring effective communication and brand reputation management. Tech editing refers to…
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Episode 42: Updates and Tech Revisited
What Tech Tools am I using Today? PDF readers and annotators PDF Marker: Mac Only (Simple, clean, and free, available in the App store) Document Layout Affinity Publisher Schematics Affinity Designer/Vector Graphics good Facebook groups for questions Vectornator now Linearity Curve Photo Editing Affinity Photo Charting Software Chart Minder, online, limited, but available free, can…
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Episode 40: The Process of Design and Pattern Writing
What steps does one go through to write a pattern? How do you go from idea to selling so that others can make your design? I look at some steps involved in the process of Design and Pattern Writing. Here are some resources that I found that might help you: How to Design Your First…
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Episode 39: Jacky Doyle
I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She’s a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting and Cables. Ravelry Instagram: @snowflakefibrearts Facebook
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Episode 38: Exploring the Creative Process
I explore ways to boost and view the creative process and how it applies to fiber design. I also look at my own struggle with creativity and how in recent months I have worked to improve it. 6 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity 16 Techniques for Creativity Stages of the Creative Process How to Improve…